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To Free a Soul by Opal Reyne
A hundred and fifty years have passed, and much has happened for Lindiwe. She’s bonded, she’s served her duties, and she’s brought Duskwalkers into the world. Every year, her relationship with Weldir grows steadier, only to eventually shatter... -
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Romancing the Orc by Krista Luna
Don’t judge a book by its cover model, unless he’s an orc with abs of steel and a pierced…. After the makeover of the century, I walk onstage in too-high heels… and trip in front of thousands of people! I’m saved from becoming a face-plant meme by Brokk, who catches me in a romantic dip that makes my tummy flutter. Which it so totally shouldn’t... -
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![Alpha's Challenge by Renee Rose, Lee Savino]()
Alpha's Challenge by Renee Rose, Lee Savino
How to Date a Werewolf:. 1. Never call him ‘Good Doggie'! I’ve got a problem. A big, hairy… sexy problem. An enforcer from the Werewolves MC broke into my house and refuses to leave. He thinks I know the Werewolves’ secret, and he’s here to keep me quiet! 2. During a full moon, be ready to get freaky! By the time he decides I’m no threat, it’s too late...Categorized as:
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![The Fae Artifactor by Honor Raconteur]()
The Fae Artifactor by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsPeople really have to stop kidnapping her…. Sevana has quite enough on her plate, what with her wonky magical core still spastically melting or exploding things on her. She has every intention of seeking professional help, if such a thing exists, but is stopped before she can even go back home. That is to say, she’s kidnapped. AGAIN... -
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![Suitor Armor: Volume 3 by Purpah]()
Suitor Armor: Volume 3 by Purpah
Lady-in-waiting Lucia makes dire discoveries that haunt her every move in this third volume of Suitor Armor, an exciting Webtoon romantasy graphic novel, with an exclusive bonus storyline and behind-the-scenes content...Categorized as:
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![False Dawn by Vanessa Nelson]()
False Dawn by Vanessa Nelson
In the city of Accanter, forgeries can cost lives. Someone is faking the ruler’s currency in her home city. And unless Thea can find out who is doing it, no one will be safe from the Archon’s and the Ageless’ wrath. Thea just wants to do her job. Catch the criminals. Keep the people safe. If only life was that simple...Categorized as:
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![Wishing for a Werewolf by Krista Luna]()
Wishing for a Werewolf by Krista Luna
One cozy fall festival + one magical mishap = one grumpy werewolf who’s now stuck with me… forever? When I whisper my three secret desires to the wishing well, I never expect my magic to kick in and screw up epically! With one coin toss, I’m bound to Rune, the hunky werewolf who makes wishes at the same time...Categorized as:
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![남편이 미모를 숨김 2 (남편이 미모를 숨김 [Nampyeon-i Mimoreul Sumgim] (Comic) #2) by Gabi Nam, 가비남]()
남편이 미모를 숨김 2 (남편이 미모를 숨김 [Nampyeon-i Mimoreul Sumgim] (Comic) #2) by Gabi Nam, 가비남
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratings웹툰 『남편이 미모를 숨김』 2, 3권이 지난 1권에 이어 단행본으로 출간되었다. 『남편이 미모를 숨김』은 『반월당의 기묘한 이야기』, 『황제궁 옆 마로니에 농장』 등 인기 웹소설을 다수 출간한 정연 작가의 원작 소설을 바탕으로, 유명 일러스트레이터 하라라 작가의 그림과 가비남 작가의 각색을 거쳐 새롭게 탄생하게 되었다. 카카오페이지와 카카오웹툰에서 동시 서비스 중인 『남편이 미모를 숨김』은 론칭 이후 일찍이 카카오페이지 ‘로판 밀리언 페이지’에 랭크되어 많은 레전드 작품들과 어깨를 나란히 하고 있다... -
![Crimson Hunter by Samantha Whiskey]()
Crimson Hunter by Samantha Whiskey
I’ll do anything to save her. As an immortal, elite Hunter with the ability to stop time,. I’ve never lost a battle. Until her. Grace is gorgeous, smart, and has zero fear of all six and half feet of me. But she’s the last person I should be falling for. First, she’s human. Second, she’s dying. And stopping time won’t save her...Categorized as:
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![The Perfect Hope by Nora Roberts]()
The Perfect Hope by Nora Roberts
#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts introduces you to the Montgomery brothers - Beckett, Ryder, and Owen - as they bring an intimate bed-and-breakfast to life in their hometown. Ryder is the hardest Montgomery brother to figure out - with a tough-as-nails outside and possibly nothing too soft underneath...Categorized as:
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![Her Orc Warrior by Zoe Ashwood]()
Her Orc Warrior by Zoe Ashwood
I escaped a life of crime to save my daughter…. But my plan for making it to a safer town has gone awry. The driver of the wagon we snuck on isn’t human at all, and now we’re stuck in a traveling caravan of massive orc merchants. And the driver who first noticed me? He claims I’m his fated mate. The one person destined to be everything to him. He says we’re safe... -
![Bound to the Fae by Zoe Chant]()
Bound to the Fae by Zoe Chant
He swore to bow his head to no fae. But one human woman has the power to bring him to his knees. .. Every winged unicorn dreams of being Called by their fated rider — except Aodhan. For him, books hold far more appeal than prancing around as some knight’s soulbound war-steed. He's mastered magic, learned to shapeshift and surrounded himself with powerful protective wards. . -
![The Orc Prince by Qua Hudson]()
The Orc Prince by Qua Hudson
ARIA. I am alone. Like I have always been. Other people look at me, see my face and think I have everything. But I have even less than the pauper in the street. I am doused in opulence, and I have a name; but none of those things are mine. I am at the mercy of those who own my life. IGOR. A hundred years of banishment to this realm was the price I paid...Categorized as:
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![Of Sword & Silver by January Bell]()
Of Sword & Silver by January Bell
We’re supposed to hate each other, but I need him if I want to live. I stole from the wrong mark— a disciple of the death god. Instead of a priceless treasure, I’m left with a killer curse. The only one who can stop it? A dark warrior known as The Sword, the most feared of all the death god’s worshippers. Wonderful... -
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![War of the Dragon by Jessica Drake]()
War of the Dragon by Jessica Drake
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsZara and Lessie's adventure continues in Book 4 of the Dragon Riders of Elantia series, perfect for fans of Eragon, Pern, and Temeraire! When Zara and Lessie finally make it back to Elantia, the last thing they expect is to find that nearly all the dragons have gone missing... -
![The Gardener and the Water-horse by Mallory Dunlin]()
The Gardener and the Water-horse by Mallory Dunlin
To be loved by a water-horse is to be possessed by him utterly. Safira sacrificed everything to be free. A remote, sorcerous Spire seems like an excellent hiding place from the wizard who wants to reclaim her. She's had enough of beautiful, powerful men. Being lonely is better. But the Spire is encircled by a lake, and the water-horse is fascinated by Safira...Categorized as:
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Shoulder the Skye by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn her sexiest Skye Druid novel yet, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant weaves an intricate tapestry of magic, secrecy, and ultimate desire. Passion will test the boundaries of life and death. Bronwyn Stewart knows heartache. Death and danger have haunted her every step, but she’s prepared for what’s hunting her. Or as prepared as she can be... -
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Ignite the Magic by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant delivers an epic prequel to her long-running and critically acclaimed Dark Universe series. Passion's magic ignites a fire too hot to touch-and too wicked to die. .. The stars have always called to Ailis, beckoning her to see what other realms were out there...Categorized as:
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![The Rending by Vanessa Nelson]()
The Rending by Vanessa Nelson
The only place of safety for the desperate has been destroyed. Yvonne has finally found a place to settle, where her children can grow, and she can think about her own future. Even as she celebrates, a shock rings across the world. Someone has attacked the Sisters in the Stone Walls...Categorized as:
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![Until The Ink Runs Dry by AccioMjolnir]()
Until The Ink Runs Dry by AccioMjolnir
Granger,. Your mistake is assuming I have better angels at all. -D. M.Categorized as:
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![The Wish Collector by Mia Sheridan]()
The Wish Collector by Mia Sheridan
New Orleans, a city of mystery and magic, of secrets and dreams, and a history drenched in both love and the deepest of heartache. When ballet dancer Clara Campbell arrives in New Orleans, lonely and homesick, she is immediately captivated by the story of Windisle Plantation and the tragic tale that is said to have transpired beyond its gate...Categorized as:
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![My Orc Roommate with Benefits by Veronika Kane, Caroline Lee]()
My Orc Roommate with Benefits by Veronika Kane, Caroline Lee
I’m a focused and goal-oriented librarian-in-training, so there’s no way I’m falling for my himbo roommate, who gives off major golden retriever vibes, right? Right. But dang. Since the moment I started renting Luxor’s spare bedroom, I’ve been plagued with these inconvenient urges…so being mature, responsible adults, we’ve decided to deal with them. One time. Once, to rid Lux of his innocence... -
![The Scepter by J. Bree]()
The Scepter by J. Bree
The witches of my coven burned. The Favored Children of the forest were abandoned by the magic that had protected them since time immemorial. Only my brother and I escaped the massacre. Now we’re the last two living Ravenswyrd witches in the Southern Lands... -
![The Gatekeeper by K. Alex Walker]()
The Gatekeeper by K. Alex Walker
No one defies the Lord of the Underworld. Chief Mataio Tauati took over his father’s post as Gatekeeper of The Dead at seventeen years of age. Twelve years later, he’s become the strongest god of his ancestral lineage. To challenge him is a death sentence and, for the most part, everyone understands the rules. For the most part... -
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![Igniting Cinder by Holly Roberds]()
Igniting Cinder by Holly Roberds
Pumpkin spice and not playing nice – this ball just got more interesting, thanks to Prince Too-Handsy. The plan was as clear as glass: infiltrate a high fae court’s ball, uncover the truth behind my father's death, and avoid my sadistic stepmother and stepsisters. But now, I find myself engaged to Prince freakin' Charming, the last fae I'd ever choose for a dance partner, much less a fiancé... -
![Splintered Vigil by Abigail Kelly]()
Splintered Vigil by Abigail Kelly
Finders keepers. Sloane knows he shouldn’t watch her. A predator trained from childhood to do what no one else will, his specialties are murder and torture, not protection. Certainly not any of the things a mate should be. He’s no good for anyone — most especially the soft human woman he stalks day and night. Losers get a bolt in the head...Categorized as:
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![Fated Mates by Kiki Clark, Mia Monroe]()
Fated Mates by Kiki Clark, Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFated Mates is a Paranormal Romance Charity Anthology from some of your favorite MM authors! It features new, exclusive stories from Kiki Clark, Mia Monroe, Louisa Masters, Kelly Fox, Sheena Jolie, Jennifer Cody, Nikole Knight, Vinni George, Chloe Archer, Meghan Maslow, Lee Colgin, Kelex, H. L Day, Grae Bryan, AJ Sherwood, Michele Notaro, Lisa Oliver, Ariana Nash, Michelle Frost, and JP Sayle... -
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Reformed by Holly Monroe
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn a realm where being supernatural is all but illegal, Stella Mikers has hidden her supernatural spirit and done it well for over a decade. Up against the wire to produce a piece of hard-hitting journalism to solidify her career and no other ideas, she decides it's time to come out of hiding and embrace what she truly is - a Valkyrie...Categorized as:
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![A Legacy of Wrath and Reckoning by Victoria J. Price]()
A Legacy of Wrath and Reckoning by Victoria J. Price
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTo living free. Held captive after a failed attack to take down her enemies, Zylah is determined to uphold her vow—for herself, and for those terrorised by the monsters set loose across Astaria. In her darkest hour she dreams of only two things: revenge, and to be reunited with those she’s lost...Categorized as:
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![A Legacy of Poison and Lies by Victoria J. Price]()
A Legacy of Poison and Lies by Victoria J. Price
Murderer. Monster. Curse. Six months after fleeing Virian, Zylah Renfall is scraping by as a travelling apothecary, still reeling from the events that forced her to leave in the middle of the night and never look back. But freedom always comes with a price, and for Zylah, it’s the sickness spreading through her body like wildfire and the crushing guilt of the life she left behind... -
![Never Kiss a Krampus: A Cozy Holiday Monster Romance by Honey Phillips]()
Never Kiss a Krampus: A Cozy Holiday Monster Romance by Honey Phillips
A desperate shop keeper. A very grumpy Krampus. A Christmas miracle? Noelle Green needs a miracle. The town of Mistletoe Hollow is being devoured by a Grinch-like developer, and her beloved Christmas shop is next to the list. Fueled by peppermint schnapps and desperation, she performs a ritual for Yuletide aid. She gets a miracle, all right—just not the kind she expected...Categorized as:
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![Wait and Hope by mightbewriting]()
Wait and Hope by mightbewriting
“Harry,” Hermione began, voice very controlled, but she could feel the blade of panic slicing at her vocal cords. “Why was Draco Malfoy just screaming bloody murder about his,” and the word almost strangled her as she said it, “wife? ”. Harry's green eyes blew wide. Healer Lucas pinched the bridge of her nose, painfully displeased with the recent series of events... -
![Curse the Fae by Natalia Jaster]()
Curse the Fae by Natalia Jaster
Spicy enemies to lovers NA/adult fantasy romance. A monster is holding me prisoner in the land of Faerie. They call him the lord of the water Fae. I call him a viper. The tales say Elixir is venomous—and as beautiful as he is brutal. They say he’s a cursed soul who wields dark, sinful magic... -
![Minor Works of Meda by Juliette Caruso]()
Minor Works of Meda by Juliette Caruso
She’d be the most gifted witch in centuries, if she had an ounce of power in her veins. With weak magic and no social graces, Meda’s dreams of becoming a great witch are impossible. It doesn’t matter how much harder she works than her rival, she'll never win. The heartless half-faerie has so much magic that just being near him makes her blood sing...Categorized as:
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![The Midnight King: A Cinderella Retelling by Rebecca F. Kenney]()
The Midnight King: A Cinderella Retelling by Rebecca F. Kenney
Bound by magic, Celinda serves her step-family night and day with little hope of escaping the drudgery of her life, and even less hope of attending the upcoming series of royal parties hosted by the Crown Prince, who is seeking a bride. When a family heirloom summons a handsome Faerie, Celinda sees a possible avenue for escape... -
![Quicksilver Bonus Scenes: Kingfisher's POV by Callie Hart, Stella Bloom]()
Quicksilver Bonus Scenes: Kingfisher's POV by Callie Hart, Stella Bloom
Special Please listen to. Quicksilver. before going behind the scenes with Kingfisher! Or risk being flung into the middle of the battle. Previously only available on Callie Hart's website, these scenes (written from Kingfisher's point of view rather than Saeris') are now brought to life in audio by popular demand. The scenes included are "The Gates (Parts 1 & 2)" and "The Fox. The Boots...Categorized as:
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![Fated to the Orc by Sue Mercury, Sue Lyndon]()
Fated to the Orc by Sue Mercury, Sue Lyndon
The orc warrior says I'm his. .. soulmate? A long time ago, my father sold my sister to an orc. I haven't heard from her since, but I am determined to find her and bring her home. During my first week on the road north, however, I cross paths with a massively tall Orc Guardian who claims I'm his. .. fated mate. Magnus the Wolf says I'm coming with him, and he won't take no for an answer. Hm...Categorized as:
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![Unbound by Shadows by Avalon Griffin]()
Unbound by Shadows by Avalon Griffin
Transported to another world, tempted by a dangerous passion. Selene has never been one to make a fuss. She doesn’t mind it when the barista gets her order wrong, someone cuts her off in traffic, or she has to drop everything to mediate her family’s latest crisis. But when she goes through a portal to the matriarchal dimension of Aurelia, she discovers that being nice doesn’t always pay... -
![Poseidon's Island Flower by Vera Foxx]()
Poseidon's Island Flower by Vera Foxx
Poseidon, the God of the Sea, isn't the god that humans believe. He isn't a fearsome god tossing ships around the ocean. He is meek, broken, the timid. After being swallowed by Kronos and remembering the years he spent in darkness, he doesn't think he would be worthy of a mate that the gods that are now being granted. He was just too much trouble. No female would want a male like him...Categorized as:
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![Ripples For Skies by Teshelle Combs]()
Ripples For Skies by Teshelle Combs
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe griffin monsters have been at war with the Tru human tribes for as long as Emyri can remember. She must live as a Tru spy in the house of a griffin general, posing as a servant…until the new black wing general enlists her to spy on his behalf. Of the dangers Emyri faces, the most violent is her growing desire for her new master...Categorized as:
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![New Moon by Marcelle Sixx]()
New Moon by Marcelle Sixx
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSasha finds herself lost and confused and simply not figuring out how or why. It seems that her beast, Aaron, has more of a hold on her than she thought. Not believing in fate, she tries to carry on, ignoring the cry in her heart and the song in her panties for her prince. Wanting to go back but wanting to stay away, Sasha feels as if she's being watched at every turn... -
![Cursed by the Fae Hunter by A.S. Green]()
Cursed by the Fae Hunter by A.S. Green
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratings“I’m cursed, Aiden. My love is poison. You can’t love me. ”. “Oh, sweetheart. I beg to differ. ”. Aiden is a hell hound, and he is on fire. For fifty agonizing years, he’s burned for his anamchara- his fated mate - and his untouchable best friend. .. Branna is a pooka - vile and monstrous in her natural form - or so she’s been told...Categorized as:
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![Petals and Plot Twists by Jenny Proctor]()
Petals and Plot Twists by Jenny Proctor
Unlucky in love Sophie Stewart might need a miracle to find her one true love…or maybe just a little bit of magic. Sophie Stewart knows a lot about plants. The rooftop garden she tends and beautifies is ample evidence of that. What she doesn’t know is anything about love, not with her long track record of always picking the wrong guy... -
![The Wyvern's Redemption by Merri Bright]()
The Wyvern's Redemption by Merri Bright
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe found love in the ocean. He’ll find his redemption in fire. Long ago, a wyvern king cast his bride out, leaving her broken and dying. Now, after forty years, Wren has found love in the arms of some of the most unlikely men she’s ever met. Though a few of those arms may be tentacles...Categorized as:
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![My Fated Minotaur Hero: Forbidden Instalove Monster Romance by Leela Ash]()
My Fated Minotaur Hero: Forbidden Instalove Monster Romance by Leela Ash
Socializing doesn’t come easy for me, so I practice with flash cards. True story. But they sure didn't prepare me for flirting with a minotaur in a magical hidden town. .. I'm just a historian with an obsession for lists and order. Suddenly, I'm in Fablewood, where myths are real and magic is everywhere. A charming minotaur tavern owner says we're fated mates... -
![Bane of the Wild Hunt by A.A. Gordon]()
Bane of the Wild Hunt by A.A. Gordon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe King of the Vale has returned,. but he is accompanied by a fire witch. His intended mate. None despise Amira more than Orion. Tradition requires her to claim Riordan’s bonded. and complete their trio, but Orion’s jealousy. over their king makes that seem impossible. But despite the animosity in Riordan’s court,. Amira has found the love and purpose she always craved...Categorized as:
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![How to Seduce a Slender by Lizzie Strong]()
How to Seduce a Slender by Lizzie Strong
Melody Deathless is in trouble. Having spent her life with no memory of the day her brother disappeared, she's used to a merciless world that doesn't care for poor little orphan werewolves—the only exception being this waitress's most peculiar regular... -
![Seeing Other People by Emily Wibberley, Austin Siegemund-Broka]()
Seeing Other People by Emily Wibberley, Austin Siegemund-Broka
"The livings join forces to help their specters — and each other — move on in this emotional, slow-burn romance. "—New York Times. Two people haunted by their exes find that love isn’t dead in this heartfelt romance from the beloved authors of The Roughest Draft. Morgan is being ghosted by her ex. No, really. It’s sad Zach died and became a ghost... -
![Enticing Monsters by Katie May, Quinn Arthurs]()
Enticing Monsters by Katie May, Quinn Arthurs
I’ll travel to hell itself to save my mates. Or the fae equivalent, that is. With a mass murderer still on the loose, my mates and I are desperate to put the final pieces of this puzzle together. Who’s killing off fae? And why? Our need for answers grows even more urgent when one of our own is targeted... -
![A Traitor Sister by Day Leitao]()
A Traitor Sister by Day Leitao
Hearts will mend and break while a moving castle heads towards an abyss. Free of her master’s manipulations, Astra’s ready to embrace her powers and learn about her origin—until her fae prince is caught in a dark magic prison. Her only hope is to unearth long lost secrets and use magic more powerful than she’s ever dreamed...
![남편이 미모를 숨김 2 (남편이 미모를 숨김 [Nampyeon-i Mimoreul Sumgim] (Comic) #2) by Gabi Nam, 가비남](https://s3.amazonaws.com/romance.io/books/small/6876351258b0a36cd8666a8e.jpg)
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